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Tuesday, August 01, 2006

The Pragmatist vs The Romantic

I had a conversation with a fren yesterday. She told me she wanted to be the Romantic, which means that she doesn't want to befren a guy who is interested in knowing her. She doesn't even want to try to get to know him better, cos she has another guy, who seems contented to know her merely as a close colleague, in her heart.

Yet, the Pragmatist in her reminds her that she might regret in future, cos there may not be any other guy coming along who will want to know her better, not like the 1st guy above.

The Romantic in her was winning, till I came along to play havoc with her thoughts. I told her that we shldn't be playing around at our age. In other words, just give the 1st guy a chance. Get to know him better, and for all we know, love may grow. Rather than waste time on a lost cause. In fact, the Ah-Q in me told her that the 2nd guy may spring into action once he knows that there's another guy in her horizon now. Not sure if she was convinced by the Pragmatic me.

Last night, as I thought over the conversation, I wondered if I am simply projecting a Pragmatist view, but harbouring a Romantic heart. Despite all the talk and 'advice', I will still love to continue keeping a part of me deep inside for the special someone, while getting to know Others. That's abit unfair to the Others, but well, it's a gd middle-of-the-road solution. If the Others are sincere enough, that part of me will also be won over. Thus, both the Pragmatist and Romantic can win! Right?


Belief in Life wrote @ 8:47 PM 0 comments